Table 4.
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis for Outcome of Being Referred, Evaluated, or Waitlisted for Transplant for CKD Patients with eGFR ≤ 20 ml/min Across Racial Groups (n = 2101)
| Variable | Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (per year) | 0.94 | 0.92–0.95 | < 0.005 |
| Female sex (versus male sex) | 0.80 | 0.56–1.15 | 0.23 |
| Diabetes | 0.96 | 0.66–1.39 | 0.81 |
| Hypertension | 3.59 | 1.99–6.43 | < 0.005 |
| Congestive heart failure | 0.65 | 0.42–1.01 | 0.06 |
| eGFR (per ml/min/1.73 m2) | 0.91 | 0.88–0.95 | |
| Race | |||
| White (reference) | 1.00 | ||
| African-American (default equation eGFR ≤ 20) | 2.28 | 1.39–3.75 | < 0.005 |
| African-American eGFR ≤ 20 ml/min with removal of race multiplier | (0 events) | ||
| Asian | 1.08 | 0.40–2.92 | 0.88 |
| Other | 0.89 | 0.46–1.72 | 0.73 |